South Africa Public Sector Unions Threaten Strike On Eve Of The World Cup

South African public sector unions rejected a wage offer by the
government and said they may hold a strike during the World Cup,
according to
Mail & Guardian.

Union leaders gave the government until next Friday to agree to
an 8.5% salary hike. The unions represent 1.2 million workers,
including port and immigration workers who are essential managing
the month-long international event that kicks off tomorrow.